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We also recommend to moderate the size of data accumulated in any folder. If it exceeds some limit the
software would offer a warning every time a scan is started (this limit can be altered by a person authorized to
use EMSService or by Echo Medical Systems, remotely or via email).
Probe Selection (employed on multi-probe models)
Some devices, such as EchoMRI-3-in-1™, EchoMRI-4-in-1™, Rat-and-Mouse, Rat-and-Piglet, etc, have two
or more probes of different sizes and designations, e.g. in 3-in-1 there is “Mice” (for whole mouse-size
animals), “Tissue”, and “Biopsy”. Use Probe Selection combo box (3d in Figure 3.1) to select the desired probe.
The probe selector is not employed on devices with only a single type of probe.
Primary Accumulation Number
The random errors in Fat and Lean measurements can be reduced by increasing the number of Primary
Accumulations, resulting in longer scan duration. The user can select this number in the Primary Accumulation
combo box (3e in Figure 3.1). Every time the EchoMRI software is started the number of accumulations is set
to a default value we recommend for most common use.
Water Stage
If not interested in free water and total water, the user can turn off the Water Stage (3f in Figure 3.1) and so
reduce scan duration by about 40 seconds.
Controlling the Magnet (only on devices with electric magnets)
The electric magnet is controlled by a separate power supply and it is monitored by the software. The magnet
indicator button (3g in Figure 3.2) displays the current status of the magnet. Once the magnet is turned on, the
user may proceed to System Test or Scan.
System Test - Alt + S Key
A System Test is recommended once a day prior to measurement scans, and it is performed by clicking the
System Test button (4a in Figure 4.1) or pressing "Alt + S". Before the System Test is executed by the
computer, a reminder is displayed for the operator to verify that the correct test sample is placed in the device.
The system is delivered with a test sample (for each probe) which serves as a standard of fat mass in the System
Test.
After you confirm by pressing button "Yes", the progress of the scan is displayed in the Scan Stages Report
window (4b in Figure 4.1).
If the System Test results fall outside of the expected ranges, a warning message will be displayed (4c in Figure
4.2). The warning message suggests to check whether the correct test sample has been used and to repeat the
System Test with the correct sample. If the problem persists, please report it to Echo Medical Systems.
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